Knitted Ankle Strap Baby Booties

These adorable Knitted Ankle Strap Baby Booties are the perfect accessory to keep your little one's feet cozy and stylish. The soft knit fabric ensures maximum comfort while the ankle strap adds a touch of charm. Whether you're looking for a cute gift for a new parent or adding a final touch to your baby's outfit, these booties are a delightful choice. Your little one will be the cutest trendsetter with these sweet and practical booties on their tiny feet.

Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable in Jade

Needles: Size US 6 straight knitting needles

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches

Sizes: 3/6 months, 9/12 months

Pattern instructions:

Cast on 29 (33) sts.

Row 1: (RS). (K1. M1) twice. K 11 (13). (M1. K1) twice (place marker on last st). M1. K1. M1.

K11 (13). (M1. K1) twice. 37 (41) sts.

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1. M1) twice. Knit to 2 sts before marked st. (M1.K1) 3 times. M1. Knit to last 2 sts. (M1. K1) twice. Rep last 2 rows 0 (1) time more. 45 (57) sts.

Beg with a purl row, work 3 (5) rows in stocking st.

Shape the Instep:

Row 1: K 10 (13). (K1. ssk) 4 (5) times. K1. (K2tog. K1) 4 (5) times. K10 (13). 37 (47) sts.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K10 (13). (ssk) 4 (5) times. K1. (K2tog) 4 (5) times. K10 (13). 29 (37) sts. Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitwise.

For the Strap (make 2).

Cast on 31 (37) sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K1. K2tog. yo. Knit to end of row.

Row 3: Knit.

Cast off knitwise.

FINISHING

Sew the back and sole seam. Sew the strap to the bootie as shown in picture. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.